Bengaluru Skill Summit 2026 Inauguration
The second edition of the Bengaluru Skill Summit was inaugurated on 3 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. The ceremony was attended by senior Karnataka ministers—including Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil (Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood), Dr. M. B. Patil (Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development), Shri Priyank Kharge (Minister for Home, IT and Biotechnology), Shri Basavaraja Rayareddy (Minister for Higher Education), and Shri Rizwan Arshad (Minister for Food and Civil Supplies)—as well as industry leaders such as Shri Guruprasad Mudlapur (President, Bosch Group in India), Shri Rangesh Raghavan (Corporate Vice President and Managing Director, Lam Research India), and Smt. Shivakantamma (Kanta) Naik (Chairperson, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation).
The summit is organised by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL) and hosted by the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) in collaboration with the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA). Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) serves as the Knowledge Partner and Japan is the Country Partner. Trescon is the event manager.
Running from 3 to 5 November 2026, the summit follows the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’ and is structured around three pillars—Scale, Systems and Synergy. The programme includes policy discussions, industry sessions, leadership conversations, masterclasses, a Skill Expo and networking opportunities for young talent and employers. Key discussion topics span emerging skills, artificial intelligence, the green economy, Industry 4.0, inclusive skilling, labour‑market intelligence, global skills and international workforce mobility.
During the inauguration, three publications were released: Karnataka Kaushalya Sampada – The Skill Handbook, 2026 edition, Karnataka Talent Landscape 2026, and Karnataka’s Workforce Blueprint 2030, Second Edition. The ceremony also recognised Karnataka’s performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai, highlighting a Silver Medal and a Best of Nation award in the Bakery category, together with eight Medallions for Excellence in Additive Manufacturing, Electrical Installations, Industry 4.0, Mechatronics and Robot Systems Integration.
In his inaugural speech, Dr. M. B. Patil emphasized Karnataka’s industrial ecosystem, investor‑friendly policies and skilled workforce as foundations for future‑ready industries. Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil underscored the government’s responsibility to prepare youth not only for existing jobs but also for emerging opportunities.
The summit concludes on 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok. For further information, visit www.bengaluruskillsummit.com.
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